Summer Egrants Tour
This summer, the Federal Programs Unit will again be touring the state putting on the Summer Egrants Tour. These trainings will provide districts the opportunity to learn about the Egrant system, work on the grant applications, and get feedback from OPI staff to assist in the Egrant approval process. Below are the dates, times, and locations of the Summer 2023 Egrants Tour:
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Laurel HS - July 17, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
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Glendive HS - July 18, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
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Glasgow HS - July 19, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
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Lewistown HS - July 20, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
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Glacier HS (Kalispell) - July 25, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
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Missoula (Professional Learning Lab Rm 119, 909 South Ave) - July 26, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
OPI Summer Institute Workshop
Standards-based language objectives – not just for ELs
The development of academic language plays a critical role in all content areas, yet it remains the elephant in many classrooms. Are these linguistic demands systematically addressed in your district? Are they made visible to students, so they have measurable language goals? At this workshop at MSU on June 22nd 8:30-11:30, you will learn how to create standards-based language objectives to bring academic language development out of the woodwork.
Using the WIDA 2020 Framework, we will work collaboratively to create sample language objectives to accompany Montana content standards – and adjust them to fit an English learner’s proficiency. This explicit, systematic, and content-integrated approach to academic language development is beneficial to all students and critical for EL success.
To register, visit the OPI’s Summer Institute Homepage. For more information about this workshop, please email destin.markland@mt.gov. All Montana educators are welcome!
FY 2021 and 2022 SRSA Drawdown Report – REAP
The drawdown report for FY 2021 and 2022 Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) grantees, is now available on the OPI website under SRSA resources located here. You can also locate the SRSA Drawdown Report pdf here.
- Please note that the deadline to obligate (binding commitment to spend) FY 2021 SRSA funds is September 30, 2023. The deadline to obligate FY 2022 SRSA funds is next year: September 30, 2024.
- LEAs have until January 30, 2024 to liquidate (draw down funds from G5) their FY 2021 funds. LEAs have until January 30, 2025 to liquidate their FY 2022 funds.
Report generated: May 8, 2023
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Hendricks at 406-444-0794.
SAM.gov Entity Registration and Maintenance of UEI Numbers
The presentation from the joint webinar focusing on Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number registration and maintenance. Maintaining an active and registered UEI is an important requirement for receiving federal awards, including the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) grant. However, we recognize that many REAP-eligible LEAs have faced challenges with the process. The goal for this webinar is to provide a space for small, rural LEAs to receive training and guidance from GSA staff, since GSA directly administers the UEI registration and renewal process. The REAP team has partnered with our colleagues at GSA to relay challenges shared by small, rural LEAs to inform content GSA will share.
A copy of this presentation can be found here.
For additional resources regarding SRSA please visit the OPI’s Title V website.
If you have any questions, please contact Christy Hendricks at 406-444-0794.
Upcoming Training: Educating Students Experiencing Homelessness
NCHE Webinars:
UNDERSTANDING DOUBLED UP
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 2:00PM-2:45PM ET
Click here to register
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts here.
MCKINNEY-VENTO SCHOOL SELECTION RIGHTS
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Click here to register:
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts here.
SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION OF UNACCOMPANIED STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Click here to register.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts here.
UNDERSTANDING DOUBLED UP
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 2:00PM-2:45PM ET
Click here to register.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts here.
DETERMINING MCKINNEY-VENTO ELIGIBILITY
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Click here to register.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts here.
Federal Grants Unit Contacts:
Jack O'Connor, Federal Programs Director, 406-444-3083
Angela Branz-Spall, Title I Part C MEP Director, 406-444-2423
Christy Hendricks, Federal Programs Coordinator, 406-444-0794
Destin Markland, Title III Coordinator, 406-444-0044
Serena Wright, State Coordinator for Homeless Education/Title I Specialist, 406-444-2036
Libby Snedeker, Administrative Assistant for Federal Programs, 406-444-5660
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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